Schools in Goonellabah, NSW

There are 18 schools near Goonellabah: 8 government, 3 Catholic and 7 independent. The average ICSEA score is 979 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 5,051 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
18
Average ICSEA
979
National average 1000
Students
5,051
Government
8

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Goonellabah School Map

Goonellabah, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Goonellabah

  1. #1
    Vistara Primary School
    Independent Primary · 1-6
    1121
    ICSEA
    19 students
    5 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 10% nationally
    School website
  2. #2
    St Carthage's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1064
    ICSEA
    580 students
    35 teachers
    17 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    St John's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1059
    ICSEA
    774 students
    71 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 28% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Trinity Catholic College Lismore
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    1055
    ICSEA
    816 students
    68 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    2% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Summerland Christian College
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1042
    ICSEA
    628 students
    50 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 35% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1001
    ICSEA
    189 students
    17 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 53% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    1% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Blue Hills College
    Independent Combined · K-12
    999
    ICSEA
    201 students
    21 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 54% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    25% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Tregeagle Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    993
    ICSEA
    103 students
    8 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 57% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Lismore Heights Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    973
    ICSEA
    203 students
    15 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 66% nationally
    24% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Wyrallah Road Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    947
    ICSEA
    350 students
    26 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 76% nationally
    17% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    934
    ICSEA
    438 students
    47 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    21% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Wilson Park School
    Government Combined · U
    902
    ICSEA
    83 students
    16 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 89% nationally
    34% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    884
    ICSEA
    262 students
    42 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 92% nationally
    33% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Lismore Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    871
    ICSEA
    179 students
    25 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 93% nationally
    34% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Goonellabah Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    847
    ICSEA
    226 students
    23 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 95% nationally
    47% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus
    Independent Secondary
  17. #17
    Living Academy - Southern Cross University - Z Block
    Independent Secondary
  18. #18
    Living School - Southern Cross University Campus
    Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Goonellabah NSW?

There are 18 schools near Goonellabah: 8 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 7 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Goonellabah?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Goonellabah is 979. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Goonellabah?

The school near Goonellabah with the highest ICSEA score is Vistara Primary School with an ICSEA of 1121 and 19 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Goonellabah.